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UPDATE: 9-1-1 SERVICE OUTAGE AFFECTS VERIZON CUSTOMERS IN BRANSON

Branson, MO (August 22, 2017) – The Branson Fire Department has provided an update that only Verizon customers are affected by the 911 service outage throughout Branson and the counties of Taney, Stone, Christian and Dade.

According to Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin, a cut to a fiber optic line has caused a complete outage of the 9-1-1 emergency phone system for Verizon cell phone users in this four county area, although details regarding the cause of the outage and timeline for restoration of the 911 system remains unknown.

In the interim, Verizon customers should use the following numbers to reach emergency services in Taney County, including the City of Branson:

City of Branson Fire & Police (417) 334-3300

Taney County Sheriff (417) 546-7270

Taney County Ambulance (417) 334-1441

County Fire Departments (417) 546-7270

Missouri State Highway Patrol (417) 895-6868

Media inquiries related to this content may be directed to Jennifer Langford, City of Branson Communications Manager, at JLangford@BransonMO.gov or by calling 417.337.0017.

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About the City of Branson, Missouri: Located in Southwest Missouri, the City of Branson is committed to its citizens and to those who visit here, to ensure a safe and environmentally sound community. We will work as a team to maintain and promote the growth of our City, and to provide professional, courteous service to all through fair and open communication. We look to tomorrow, remembering yesterday, dedicated to excellence today.